Which affair caused damage to Haughey's political reputation in 1982?
GUBU Affair
Arms Affair
Finance Affair
Justice Affair
Answer
The GUBU Affair was a series of political scandals that occurred in Ireland in 1982 and damaged the political reputation of Taoiseach Charles Haughey. The term "GUBU" is an acronym for "Government Without a Bottom," and it was coined by journalist John Waters. The scandals included allegations of corruption, cronyism, and nepotism. Haughey was eventually forced to resign as Taoiseach in 1982.
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